Debra Foster

Debra Foster has extensive experience in the food service industry. Debra currently holds the role of Campus VP of Dining and Hospitality at NEXDINE Hospitality since March 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Compass Group for many years, starting as a Director in August 1996 and eventually becoming Director of Dietary/Dining Services at Compass Group/Unidine from July 2015 to January 2020. Debra also held various roles at Compass Group/Lackmann Culinary Services, including Director of Dining Services Stony Brook University from June 2012 to June 2015 and Director of Dining Services for the Internal Revenue Service from October 2001 to June 2012. Debra had earlier roles as Manager of Dining Services and Dining Services Manager from 1996 to 2001.

Debra Foster, CDM, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sales and Meeting Management / Hotel Restaurant Management from Johnson & Wales University. Debra also obtained additional certifications, including being a ServSafe Instructor & Registered ServSafe Examination Proctor from ServSafe and a Certified Dietary Manager - Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM) from the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP). The specific years of their education and certification are not provided.